Food security involves more than the amount of food a country produces. People need the money, resources and access to obtain suitable food consistently. A family may face food insecurity even when nearby shops are full, if prices put that food out of reach.
Why it matters
Conflict, extreme weather, lost income and disrupted supply routes can make access less secure. Farmers and food workers also need conditions that support lasting livelihoods. The World Food Programme works on hunger and the barriers that prevent people from meeting their food needs.
Take action
Learn what affects food access in your community. You could support a school meal program, help reduce waste or ask how local policies address affordability. Listen to people using food services and respect their dignity and choices. Our poverty page explores why lasting solutions must also address income and essential services.
Feel what it's like to truly starve, and I guarantee that you'll forever think twice before wasting food.